Whiteface Mountain is preparing for the upcoming season by constructing a new high-speed quad chairlift. They are looking to skiers and riders to "Name that Chairlift." So log on to www.whiteface.com and register your suggestion for the name of the new lift.

To sports people, a "time out" is a strategic ploy to make the most of what remains on the clock. To parents, it's a disciplinary action. Kids who misbehave get a "time out." Either way, "time out" is a period when you are out of the action.

Buster has a heavy date with a snowy blonde who has more curves than a terrain park. Ulla's her name. He plans to pick Ulla up at eight. Cocktails at Powder Stash. Dinner at Groomer's Heaven. On to Corn Snow Paradise for dancing.